Crystals Quote by William Gibson
“His eyes were eggs of unstable crystal, vibrating with a frequency whose name was rain and the sound of trains, suddenly sprouting a humming forest of hair-fine glass spines.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: Neuromancer by William Gibson, 1984
A vivid metaphor describing a chaotic, fragile perception that blends natural and mechanical sounds, suggesting heightened sensitivity and disorientation.
In simple terms: Intense, fragile perception mixing nature and machines.
Key Takeaway
Embrace awareness of sensory overload.
Themes
sensory perception
technology
fragility
chaos
Mood
intense
reflective
Type
literary
descriptive
When to use this quote
- urban life
- digital immersion
- artistic inspiration
- mental health
- creative writing
Key Concepts
cyberpunk
metaphor
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does sensory overload affect your daily life?
- What can you do to ground yourself when overwhelmed?
A Different Perspective
The description may romanticize distress, ignoring coping strategies.
![“I remember having some problems with [the Deus Ex theme] when I first heard it and I was trying to figure out how to tell [Alex Brandon] I wanted changes. But then I noticed that I couldn't get it out of my mind. I was whistling or humming it to myself all the time. So I just kept my mouth shut…” quote by Warren Spector](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ac/warren-spector-41522_alex_i-remember-having-some-problems-with-the_44541.jpg)
![“[poems are] crystals deposited after the effervescent contact of the spirit with reality. (cristaux deposes apres l'effervescent contact de l'esprit avec la realite)” quote by Pierre Reverdy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eb1/pierre-reverdy-33281_crystals_poems-are-crystals-deposited-after-the-e_13424.jpg)
